The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V047000·Announced 2020-01-28

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 AMG GT63 Models Due to Wiring Harness Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 AMG GT63 and GT63S vehicles because a transmission wiring harness may chafe against the drive shaft, potentially causing an engine stall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT63 4MATIC and AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where a wiring harness for the automatic transmission may not be properly secured. This improper securing allows the harness to chafe against the drive shaft, which can possibly cause an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 13, 2020. Dealers will inspect the mounting clips and wiring harness, and repair or replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT 63, AMG GT63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
28

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AMG GT 63
  • AMG GT63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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